The practice of Hatha yoga joins the ha (the sun) and that (the moon) in a series of poses and breath work to restore physical equilibrium. The practice of career yoga can be thought of in the same way. Exploring the constants in your work history, reviewing your current professional options and combining that research with an imaginative look into your dream future creates physiological equilibrium. When you make livelihood…

Career Yoga is an approach to a career change that blends the ancient principles of yoga with current career development. Yoga has been an important part of my life for over 20 years and the philosophy remains with me whether I’m on the mat or not. I became a certified yoga teacher as the first step to becoming a career coach and dream advocate. I knew the practice of yoga was…

Thank you to all who followed our Mindful Careers series. At Bright Livelihoods, we believe that everyone deserves to find or create a meaningful career. Our goal is to help people share their talents in the most authentic expression of self. That can be a frightening prospect but once you commit to the process, you can do what you were born to do. Sometimes you need guidance, a coach, a…

A vision is a mental image of the future. Make time to snap your very own “picture”. Mindfulness practices such as meditation, yoga, creative arts, taking more time off, and being in nature without an agenda create space, preparing your mind for creating this mental image. At Bright Livelihoods, the practice that brings forth the vision for your next career chapter is using your imagination – seeing your soul work.…

Got five minutes? You’ve got time to prepare for your purpose! Step 10 in the Mindful Careers process is all about integrity. A simple word with infinite possibilities. Each of us has to define what integrity means to us. That’s the easy part! The challenge is going out into the world and living with integrity. Steps 1 – 9 have helped you identity your passion. Whether you’re changing careers or…

Words have power! If you say it and you believe it, you’re more likely to live that truth! The Mindful Careers mantras are a few sentences that speak to the core principle of each step. You don’t have to use them all, You don’t have to use any of them. But Monday’s are a great day to try a mantra out (or write your own!). I’d be honored if you…

Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody’s going to know whether you did it or not. – Oprah Winfrey We all want accolades: likes on Facebook, kudos at work, notes on Tumblr… The list is endless. But, as Oprah Winfrey states in the quote, real integrity is not recognition or praise. In fact, if it comes from a place of genuineness, it shouldn’t come with a spotlight.…

“When your thoughts, feelings and actions are all in alignment.” – Stephen Covey’s thoughts on Integrity I love Stephen’s insight on integrity! He was the first person I heard discuss feelings in this context. You can sense when you are out of integrity when you feel off-center. Claiming a purpose, by clearly defining your values and intentions and then going all out to pursue them, is one powerful way to develop…

Welcome 2017! Is this the year you create a more mindful career for yourself? YES, it is! One option for practicing mindfulness is to explore your own untapped creative energy. This practice will help you to be more open to new career paths and develop mastery for things you love. I’ve dabbled in many creative pursuits over the years. I started dance and gymnastic classes at 3, cooking at 5 (scrambled eggs),…

“Why all this focus on intentions?” “I feel silly saying these things out loud.” “When will I feel like something’s changing after I’ve said the intention?” Sound familiar? These are questions I get surrounding the benefit, the usefulness, of setting and reciting intentions. The great thing is, if you’re asking the questions, you’re closer to the answers. You’re asking rather than dismissing. Intentions are the foundation of change, the ladder…